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... > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Unsaturated > Fatty Acids, Essential > Arachidonic Acids > Thromboxanes > Thromboxane B2
... > Biological Factors > Inflammation Mediators > Autacoids > Eicosanoids > Arachidonic Acids > Thromboxanes > Thromboxane B2
... > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Unsaturated > Eicosanoids > Arachidonic Acids > Thromboxanes > Thromboxane B2

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Thromboxane B2  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Note

  • /biosyn /physiol permitted

Scope note

  • A stable, physiologically active compound formed in vivo from the prostaglandin endoperoxides. It is important in the platelet-release reaction (release of ADP and serotonin).

History note

  • 86(78); was see under THROMBOXANES 1978-85

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013929

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